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Free School Meals in the UK: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply
School Food Policy

Free School Meals in the UK: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply

As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I have seen first-hand how a...

UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Children by Age
Physical Activity

UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Children by Age

As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my time talking about what goes onto children's plates. But there is another side of...

Healthy After-School Snack Ideas for Children
Meals Recipes

Healthy After-School Snack Ideas for Children

After a long day at school, children come through the door hungry and often reaching for the nearest biscuit tin or crisp packet. As a...

How Much Sugar Should a Child Have Per Day?
Healthy Eating

How Much Sugar Should a Child Have Per Day?

What Are Free Sugars and Why Do They Matter? As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: how...

Gut Health for Children: Why It Matters and How to Support It
Health Conditions

Gut Health for Children: Why It Matters and How to Support It

As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my clinic time talking to parents about their children's tummies. Over the past decade, our...

Fussy Eating in Children: Causes, Strategies and When to Worry
Fussy Eating

Fussy Eating in Children: Causes, Strategies and When to Worry

If your child pushes away their plate, refuses anything green or survives on what feels like three foods, you are far from alone. Fussy eating...